Monday, 23 November 2015

What is Telelocator Alphanumeric Protocol (TAP)

Telelocator Alphanumeric Protocol (TAP) initially known as Motorola Page Entry (PET) is used for sending short messages via a land-line modem to a provider of pager and/or SMS services, for onward transmission to pagers and mobile phones. TAP defines an industry standard for sending alphanumeric messages to pagers.

TAP was also known as IXO protocol. Initially, devices like IXO Device were used to send Alphanumeric Pages using TAP. Later, Motorola would create a similar device called the AlphaMate.

Telelocator Alphanumeric Protocol (TAP) was adopted in September 1988, by the Personal Communication Industry Association.